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MoD announces new defence industrial strategy
DEFENCE Secretary John Healey announced plans today to develop a new defence industrial strategy aimed at boosting jobs and investment in the sector.
Mr Healey said the strategy will “mobilise the private sector to help face down global threats,” while new “wargame” exercises will test how the industry and military can develop a more resilient supply chain.
A spate of firms showed their support and announced new investments.
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